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Mad Machines & Jr Engineers, Ages 6-8

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Mad Machines & Jr Engineers, Ages 6-8

Calling all young builders and budding engineers! This hands-on, action-packed class is perfect for kids who love to create, experiment, and explore the fascinating world of engineering. Whether you’re constructing complex designs or testing how they break, you’ll have a blast working with real tools and materials to learn how machines and structures work.

What We’ll Discover:

  • Simple Machines in Action: Explore how pulleys, wedges, screws, and levers make work easier—and more fun!
  • Creative Engineering: Design and build your own working catapults and test them out in friendly challenges.
  • Teamwork & Innovation: Work with your classmates to construct a geodesic dome large enough for everyone to fit inside!
  • Tech & Play: Dive into the exciting world of robotics by playing an unforgettable game of robot soccer.

Skills Learned:

  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Hands-on construction techniques
  • Team collaboration and communication
  • Creative design and testing

Why Join?
This class combines learning with play to inspire creativity, teamwork, and a love for engineering. Kids will gain confidence in their ability to build, explore, and innovate while having endless fun with their peers.

Join us to unleash your inner engineer and let the building adventure begin!

When and Where This Class is Offered:

Week 1 – June 22-26, 2026 1:30PM-5:00PM Chatham
Week 3 – July 6-10, 2026 9AM-12:30PM Short Hills
Week 3 – July 6-10, 2026 1:30PM-5:00PM Basking Ridge
Week 3 – July 7-11, 2025 1:30PM-5:00PM Wayne
Week 4 – July 13-17, 2026 9AM-12:30PM Chatham
Week 4 – July 13-17, 2026 1:30PM-5:00PM Somerset
Week 5 – July 20-26, 2026 9AM-12:30PM Saddle River
Week 5 – July 20-26, 2026 9AM-12:30PM Scotch Plains
Week 6 – July 27-31, 2026 9AM-12:30PM Basking Ridge
Week 6 – July 27-31, 2026 9AM-12:30PM Summit
Week 6 – July 27-31, 2026 9AM-12:30PM Wayne
Week 7 – Aug 3-7, 2026 9AM-12:30PM Somerset
Week 7 – Aug 3-7, 2026 1:30PM-5:00PM Short Hills
Week 8 – Aug 10-14, 2026 1:30PM-5:00PM Chatham

If you have any questions regarding the course or the camp in general, please feel free to contact us during business hours either at +1 908-899-1338 or info@iisummer.com

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International Ivy strives to promote the best learning environment for students between the age of 4-14 in subjects such as Robotics, Video Game Creation, Computer Programming, Digital Design, Science, Math, Business, Language Arts, Visual Arts and more.

Located at various locations throughout New Jersey, International Ivy has served almost 10,000 students since its founding in 2011 and has grown to be one of the largest academic and technology camps in the state.

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